Energy
NJ Senate Passes Bill Aimed at Data Center Energy & Water Use [ROI NJ]
The New Jersey Senate has approved a bill to require data center operators to provide energy and water usage reports to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
Energy
Energy reform bills move forward as lawmakers target costs and capacity [New Jersey Globe]
NJ is taking an all-of-the-above approach to its energy future. A package of bills targeting rising utility costs, grid reliability and energy demand just cleared key committees.
Energy
Climate law mandates could cost New Yorkers $4,000 in higher energy bills, state analysis shows [City & State]
"Gov. Kathy Hochul suggested on Thursday that the cost of fully complying to the state’s climate law could cost average New Yorkers up to...
Energy
New Jersey explores sunset of fossil fuel power plants [New Jersey Monitor]
"New Jersey lawmakers are exploring a tectonic shift in the state’s energy policy that could phase out nearly all of its fossil fuel power plants in the coming decades and ensure they don’t return without a rewrite of the state constitution.
Energy
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 1
Full-text of Governor Sherrill's executive order on addressing rising energy costs
Energy
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2
Full-text of Governor Sherrill's executive order on addressing increasing energy demand
Energy
Electric Slide – Energy Issues Facing Governor‑Elect Mikie Sherrill
Governor‑elect Sherrill inherits an energy landscape defined by skyrocketing costs, falling in-state electricity generation, stalled offshore wind, ambitious solar mandates, strained grid reliability, and rising NIMBY sentiment. Her leadership will be tested in balancing affordability with her aggressive clean energy targets.
Energy
New Jersey Bill Supports Advanced Nuclear Reactors
"The Senate Environment and Energy Committee passed legislation sponsored by Senator John Burzichelli today that would direct the Board of Public Utilities to study the feasibility of developing advanced reactors statewide."
Energy
PJM Files proposal with FERC to Update Capacity Auction Rules [ROI-NJ]
"The PJM joint proposal seeks to strike a reasonable balance between wholesale cost and the need to produce auction results that will attract investment in generation required for future grid reliability."
Economic Development
Major battery maker leaving N.J. to bring 1,000 jobs to Pittsburgh in $352.9M move [NJ.com]
"The country’s largest manufacturer of zinc batteries is investing $352.9 million to relocate its headquarters from Middlesex County to a larger space in Allegheny County in Pennsylvania."